Bio
Drew Green is an award-winning Chief Executive Officer, entrepreneur, and expert in starting and managing high-growth companies. A visionary leader, Green has created one of the world’s fastest growing apparel brands. Between 2015-2025, he established over $100M in strategic capital commitments for INDOCHINO from Madrona Venture Partners, Highland Consumer, Dayang Group, Mitsui & Co. (TSE: 8031) and Postmedia Network (TSX: PNC.B) and has secured partnerships with hundreds of celebrities and professional athletes, along with MLB, NHL, NBA and NFL teams. INDOCHINO created, launched, and then expanded to 145 retail locations, employing over 1,000 people across North America, with another 3,500 people in China working daily to produce the one-of-a-kind garments each INDOCHINO customer creates.
Awards
Previously nominated as top 40 under 40, as well as CEO of the year, Green has been recognized for his accomplishments throughout his career.
In 2017 Green was awarded the Lifetime Innovation in Retail award. In 2018 he was awarded Retailer of the Year by Chain Store Age, and in 2018 Green was selected as The Entrepreneur of the Year, by Ernst and Young. In 2019 Canadian Business announced that between 2015-2019, INDOCHINO was #1 fastest growing Canadian retailer, with sales globally, and 3rd fastest growing retailer in Canada, amongst retailers with revenues over $100M. In 2024 Drew was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal by the Canadian government.
Prior to INDOCHINO, Green founded and was Chief Executive Officer of Canada’s first multi-merchant marketplace, which is now owned by EMERGE COMMERCE, which he leads as Chairman and major shareholder. Throughout his career, Drew has held leadership roles at companies that have created billions in shareholder value through leadership roles at Flo Network (DoubleClick), DoubleClick (acquired by Google), and SHOP.COM (acquired by Market America).
Over the past 25 years Drew Green has started 15 companies and invested in over 100 private companies and real-estate assets across Canada and the United States, with most assets still growing.
Drew is currently Chairman and co-owner of the at Canadian Elite Basketball League, and serves as a board member at York University, his alma mater. Drew awards yearly scholarships for York University and University of British Columbia student athletes, via THE DREW GREEN LION AND THUNDERBIRD AWARD established by both institutions.